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Parkland golfers did a great job defending their home course at the Gilbert Plains Country Club on Tuesday.

As the course played host to the top players on the Westman Tour, several golfers from across the region put together great performances, starting with Boston Karlson of Dauphin.

Karlson posted the best round of the day, an 83 as he won the 14 & under age group by eight strokes. Finishing second was Hayden Shtykalo of Dauphin with a 91.

Ryan Gower of McCreary finished in fourth with his 94 while five strokes back in sixth was Quinten Fisk. Cash McCallum finished seventh in the 14 & under age group. 

Hayden Delaloye of Neepawa beat Jackson Delaurier of Dauphin 2up in the 17 & under age group. 

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The Gilbert Plains Country Club is in tremendous shape as the course gets set to host the Canadian Friends of Hockey in Ukraine Celebrity Golf Classic, this Friday. 

The four person scramble tees it up with a shotgun start at 11:00 a.m., and the event wraps up with a closing ceremony which includes prize presentation and a meal.

Jayce Hawryluk of Roblin has confirmed he will play in the event and he joins Dave Babych who played the better part of 21 years in the NHL. Wayne's best season in the league was when he scored 19 times and added 49 assists in the 1981-82 season.

Dennis Maruk, who holds the Washington Capitals record for assists in a season with 76 and points with 136 will join the field as will four-time Stanley Cup champion Mike Krushelnyski, Russ Romaniuk, Blaine Stoughton, and Dennis Polonich.

Wayne says the majority of teams entered are coming from Winnipeg.

"While it's great that we already have about 100 golfers, we would love to welcome more from this area," said Babych. 

The entry fee to take part is $1000/team and you can register by heading to Golf Gilbert Plains. Stay tuned for photos on Friday as Darnell Duff and Al Gaines will also play in the event.

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Danny Scott and Chris Todoruk have officially closed the chapter on the 2nd annual Battle for the Belts two-person scramble at the Gilbert Plains Country Club.

The event which was held on Sunday and won by Jake Wiens and Steve Desroches turned out to be a tremendous success, as $5500 was raised. The money will go towards improvements at the GPCC.

The event will be back next summer during the third weekend of July. 

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The COVID-19 pandemic held the Grand Plains Minor Hockey Association back from playing a full season last year but it hasn't held them back handing out some hardware.

During their spring annual general meeting, two young Grandview stars were presented with the Brock Pulock Memorial Award, given out by the Pulock family. The prestigious award was given to Owen Sigvaldason and Layne Minshull.

Owen has been playing hockey since he turned three and more than a decade later, he's getting prepared to try out for the region's only U15 AAA team. He joined the Hawks organization when he turned nine and he says hockey is something he's very passionate about.

"I love how fast-paced the game is and the intensity," said Sigvaldason. "I also love making new friends and spending lots of my time with teammates."

Sigvaldason, who has been very busy on the golf course this summer, says winning the award is a great honour.

"It's such a great award to win. It's nice to know that people think I'm a leader on and off the ice," offered Sigvaldason. 

Owen has without a doubt improved a ton on the golf course over the years and now he's hoping that his improvement on the ice will allow him the chance to play on the Parkland U15 Rangers, a team that features the brightest age-eligible talent in the region. With camp just more than a month away from taking place, Sigvaldason is excited for the opportunity that will present itself.

"I want to make that team, it's plain and simple," ended Sigvaldason. "I've been working really hard over the past few years and I think I'm ready for this. I will give it everything I have."

Minshull; meanwhile, is also a first-time recipient of the award. She plans on playing with the U15 Ice Dogs this season and she will also try out for the Parkland U15 women's Rangers when they hold camp in September.

The women's Rangers play in a few showcase events throughout the winter and they also play exhibition games against teams from around the province.

She's been playing hockey for six or seven years and just like Owen, Layne loves spending time with her teammates and she loves the intensity that continues to grow as she moves up the ranks. 

Minshull says winning the award alongside Owen means a lot and she's pleased to know people believe that she's a leader.

"I was shocked to win, I didn't think I would win it because our season was cut so short," said Minshull. "I'm very happy and proud, it's such a great feeling."

With the calendar set to turn to August on Sunday, Minshull is counting down the days until she can get back on the ice.

"I'm looking forward to actually playing games this season, I really miss that aspect of the game," ended Minshull. "And practices with my teammates and our bonding trips, all of that, I can't wait to get back at it."

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There are two new champions in Dauphin and they have new belts to show off their great performance on Sunday at the Gilbert Plains Country Club.

Playing in the Battle of the Belts two-person scramble, Jake Wiens and Steve Desroches fired a 63 to win the event by one stroke over Jay Thiessen and Kevin Miller.

Scott McCallum and Greg Clemmenson shot a 65 to finish in third while Derek Benson and Taylor Fletcher shot a 67 on a countback to finish seventh.

First Flight:

1st - Jackson Delaurier/Eric Prokopowich - 68 CB

2nd - Payton Lepla/Nelson Lepla - 70 CB

3rd - Dave Campbell/Curtis Campbell - 70 CB

7th - Carl Bicknell/Jared Auger - 71 CB

Second Flight:

1st - Ryan Neill/Sean Campbell - 72 CB

2nd - Clint Lynxleg/Jordan McKay - 72 CB

3rd - Shawn Pangman/Brad Belumer - 73 CB

7th - Ted Rea/Dale Anderson - 73 CB

Third Flight:

1st - Dennis Lukey/John Kalechyn - 74 CB

2nd - Josh Yaschyshyn/Ty Hassel - 75 CB

3rd - Joey Pasternak/Keenan Pasternak - 75 CB

7th - Erin Sigvaldason/Dave Sigvaldason - 76 CB

Fourth Flight:

1st - Harry Harrell/Shawn Harrell - 77 CB

2nd - Owen Sigvaldason/Sandy Hafenbrak - 77 CB

3rd - JP Martin/Trevor Robak - 77 CB

7th - Kerry Fidierchuk/JJ Doroschuk - 79 CB

Fifth Flight:

1st - Cash McCallum/Max Clemmenson - 82 CB

2nd - Ryan Murray/Brendan Bogoslowski - 82 CB

3rd - Wayne Bazylo/Florence Burdeny - 83 CB

7th - Leonard Sarkonak/Shawn Sarkonak - 84

Sixth Flight:

1st - Jeff Goroluk/Ronin Mouck - 86

2nd - Darcy Dawson/Doug Hedley - 87 CB

3rd - Dustin Dawson/Jodi Gancher - 87 CB

7th - Richard Genaille/Kevin Genaille - 88 CB

Most honest score:

Jenna Wreggit/Julie Facey - 93

Closest to the hole:

#4 - Jamie Hogue - 3 feet, 7 inches

#9 - Jarret Auger - 5 feet, 11 inches

#14 - Brandon McKay - 6 feet, 1 inch

#17 - Cory Cleave - 5 feet, 9 inches

At the conclusion of the event, Chris Todoruk confirmed the event will return next summer. 

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Riese Gaber shined bright on the ice last season with the North Dakota Fighting Hawks and he also did a tremendous job in the classroom.

The soon-to-be second year Hawk has been named to the National Collegiate Hockey Conference All-Academic Team. 

To be eligible, Gaber had to compile a 3.0 cumulative grade-point average (or better) and have completed a full academic year at their current institution. Similarly, for NCHC Distinguished Scholar-Athletes, a student-athlete must attain a 3.5 cumulative GPA or better with a full year of academic studies.

Freshmen and first-year transfers were not eligible when the honours were first announced in early March, as they had not completed a full academic year, but with the 2020-21 academic calendar complete, the newcomers are now eligible to earn NCHC academic honours.

On the ice, Riese scored 11 times last season while adding 10 assists in 29 games. North Dakota's preseason schedule begins on October 2 when they welcome the Manitoba Bisons to Ralph Engelstad Arena. 

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Pearl Maksymetz and Marilyn Schwitzer teamed up to shoot a 79 to win the ladies open two-person scramble on Saturday at the Gilbert Plains Country Club.

S. Remniak and T. Gulak shot an 82 to finish second while G. Stoughton and L. Murray shot an 84 to place third on a countback.

First Flight:

1st - Brook/Tarrant - 90 on a countback

2nd - Campbell/Paziuk - 90 on a countback

3rd - Cloud/McKay - 91

Second Flight:

1st - Burdeny/Lewicki - 94 on a countback

2nd - Facey/Wreggit - 95

3rd - Kolida/Kropelnicki - 96

Third Flight: 

1st - Davis/Lesyshen - 102

2nd - McKay/McCaig - 105

3rd - Talpash/Karnes - 106

Closest to the pin:

#9 - Kendra Topham - 3 feet, 2 inches

#17 - Marilyn Schwitzer - 10 feet, 1 inch

Closest to the line:

#5 - Heather Ready

Longest drive:

#12 - Carrie Brook

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The Winnipeg Blue Bombers will welcome fans to IG Field on August 5 when they open up their season against the Hamilton Tiger-Cats, a team they beat to claim the 2019 Grey Cup.

And if you're in Winnipeg a couple of days early waiting for the game, you can head to Shaw Park. The Winnipeg Goldeyes have announced that they will return home to play 20 regular-season games, beginning on Tuesday, August 3 when they play Sioux City. 

All Goldeyes players and coaches, as well as players and coaches from visiting teams, will be fully vaccinated upon entering Canada. The Goldeyes are able to welcome 100 percent capacity to all 20 home games, all fans must be fully vaccinated. 

Youth fans under the age of 12 must be accompanied by a vaccinated adult at a 1-to-1 ratio and are required to wear a mask.

Mask requirements will be in effect for all indoor spaces at Shaw Park, including the box office, washrooms, and merchandise store.  Masks are encouraged to be worn on the concourse and in the seating bowl.

Tickets for the general public go on sale on July 27 at 9:00 a.m. You can check out Winnipeg's home schedule here.

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When the Parkland U18 Rangers open their season in late September, Tyler Carefoot will be the man leading the club.

The organization has announced that Carefoot has been named head coach. Carefoot was co-coach last year but will serve as head coach for the 2021-22 season. 

"It feels great, I'm very happy and honoured to be able to get the opportunity to carry on," said Carefoot.

The Rangers were atop the league last year at 6-1 when COVID-19 cancelled the campaign. Parkland won their first six games of the season. When this year's camp opens up in September, several players from last year's team are eligible to return, including Rylan Gibbs, Kyan Grouette, and Carter Zalischuk, just to name a few. 

The ice has now been put in at Credit Union Place and although camp is still more than a month away, the excitement continues to build for Carefoot and company.

"Everyone is just chomping at the bit to get going. It seems like we should still be in summer mode but with everything that has happened in the past nearly 20 months, just can't wait to get going," ended Carefoot. "There's a lot to be excited about."

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Barry Wolff led the Swan Valley Stampeders to their winningest season in franchise history in the 2018-19 campaign as the team won 42 games and finished second in the MJHL, just six points behind the Portage Terriers.

The Stampeders would then advance to their first league final and although they came up short against Portage, it was still a season to remember for the Stampeders who call the Centennial Arena their home.

Wolff would return as bench boss the following season and the Stampeders followed up their run to the league final by winning 35 games, which saw them finish in fourth place in the league. The team had a 2-1 lead in their first-round playoff series against Waywayseecappo when COVID-19 caused the cancellation of the remainder of the playoffs.

The MJHL attempted a return-to-play last season, but it was very short-lived as no team played more than 10 games. Swan Valley was 5-4 and now as we look forward to the 2021-22 season, Wolff will be back.

Wolff and the Stampeders have come to terms on a new two-year contract with an option for a third year. The Stampeders have gone 82-36 under Barry during the regular season and they have won 13 of their 20 playoff games with him behind the bench. 

Barry says Swan Valley holds a special place in his heart and he's looking forward to continuing to lead the team.

"It's a great place to live and the community is unbelievable, the support is overwhelming," said Wolff. "Our board of directors are workers and they want to be successful, so that's part of the reason I stayed as well."

Barry has coached for the Merritt Centennials, Drumheller Dragons, Fernie Ghostriders, and Quesnel Millionaires in the past and while all of those communities have a population of less than 10,000, Swan River is the smallest place he has coached. 

And while Swan River may not offer up some of the amenities of a big city, Barry says his expectations of living in the town of just more than 3800 have been exceeded.

"It's a lot of fun coaching in small centres, because the community is so behind the team and everyone wants the players to succeed," offered Wolff. "When you're in a big town centre, many times junior hockey isn't as big and talked about. You kind of lose that junior hockey aspect in big cities." 

In other Stampeder news, Lane Kirk has committed to play for the University of Alberta-Augustana Vikings, a member of the Alberta Collegiate Athletic Conference (ACAC) this fall. Kirk is from Swan Valley and he appeared in 180 regular-season games for his hometown club. Including playoff action, Kirk played 204 games with the team. 

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Brigette Lacquette is joining the Chicago Blackhawks organization.

The Mallard native has been named a pro scout for the club. 

In 2018, Lacquette became the first First Nations woman to join the Canadian women's Olympic hockey team, where she would help the team earn a silver medal. Lacquette will begin her role with Chicago immediately. 

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